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    Chane CPU on Sony

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Alexandru Marius, May 20, 2014.

  1. Alexandru Marius

    Alexandru Marius Newbie

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    Hi.
    I have a Sony Vaio SVE 1511B1EW and I want to change the CPU with other better processor (something like i3 ... ). It's possible this operation ? The current processor is Intel Pentium CPU B970 @ 2.30 Ghz.
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    Thank you !
     
    Alexandru Marius, May 20, 2014
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  2. sangemaru

    sangemaru Notebook Deity

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    Since it looks to be a rPGA, you may be able to upgrade it. Before trying, you should open up the machine and confirm that it is indeed a socket. From there, you should use your maximum temperatures under heavy stress to determine if your cooling system has any chance of keeping a stronger chip properly cooled.
    I'd recommend you let a prime95 torture test have some fun for at least 5 minutes and then consider buying an upgrade CPU based on the following criteria:

    - if temps don't exceed 50-60C, go quad-core (like 2630/2670qm).
    - if temps max out under 70C, get a strong dual-core like an i5 or i7 dual-core cpu.
    - if temps exceed 70C, go for an i5 at most, probably i3.
     
    sangemaru, May 20, 2014
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  3. Alexandru Marius

    Alexandru Marius Newbie

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    Sangemaru, vad ca esti roman si mi-ar fi mai usor sa comunicam asa :))... Daca as desface laptopul si as face o poza la e prins procesorul de placa de baza nu ar fi mai ok ? Ca nu strica o parere de expert :D :))
     
    Alexandru Marius, May 20, 2014
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  4. landsome

    landsome Notebook Evangelist

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    No, if there is no socket - procesorul e lipit direct pe placa de baza - it's not possible to upgrade.
     
    landsome, May 21, 2014
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